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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.07, 2,086.76 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.07, 2,086.76 and 466.56 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.07 : 2,086.76 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.07/2,086.76 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.07x = 2,086.76 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.07x = 973,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,599.91/1,391.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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